Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

calf-roping

noun

/kæf ˈroʊpɪŋ/

Definition

A rodeo event in which a cowboy catches a calf by throwing a lasso around its neck.

Examples

The cowboy won the calf-roping event after a stunning display of skill.
During the rodeo, spectators were thrilled to watch the intense competition of calf-roping.
She practiced calf-roping for hours to improve her chances in the next competition.

Meaning

Calf-roping is a competitive sport within rodeos where a participant, known as a roper, attempts to capture a calf using a rope in the fastest time possible.